Economics

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Awards

The Economics Department presents awards to students in recognition of achievement in an area of study and to support formal study, fieldwork, and service. The following awards are given by the department in the fall (BB&T, Clark, Nelson, Rostan) and spring (A.K. Phifer, Chaston, Patterson).

A.K. PHIFER AWARD

The A. K. Phifer Award is presented to a sophomore, junior, or senior with a distinguished record in the study of economics. This award is presented during the spring convocation ceremony.

BB&T AWARD

Established by the BB&T Corporation, this award recognizes students with academic merit from the BB&T service area.

CHASTON AWARD

Given in honor of Dr. Kelly Chaston (Davidson College economics professor, 1997 - 2010), this award recognizes an outstanding economics student who exemplifies how the insights of economics can be used to improve the human condition. This award is presented during the annual Cornelson Dinner.

CLARK AWARD

Established in memory of E. Fielding Clark '38, this award recognizes outstanding students interested in majoring in economics or intending to pursue a career in business.

NELSON AWARD

Established in honor of Dr. C. Louise Nelson (Davidson College economics professor, 1964-88), this award provides financial aid to students interested in the study of economics.

PATTERSON AWARD

Established in honor of Ernest Finney Patterson (Davidson College economics professor, 1957-79), this award subsidizes formal study, research, field work or community service that promotes improving society and bettering the human condition. Download an application (PDF) for the Patterson Award.

ROSTAN AWARD

Established by John P. Rostan, Jr., '39, John P. Rostan III, '66, and James H. Rostan, '67, this award is given to an exceptional rising senior interested in pursuing a career in economics or business.